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RCMP warn public about fake Facebook account representing them

Police are warning the public of an online scam involving individuals posing as members of the RCMP on social media

On Wednesday, Wood Buffalo RCMP received several reports regarding a Facebook page called “Fort McMurray RCMP.”

This page is not operated by members of the Wood Buffalo RCMP and is not associated with the detachment. Any posts, messages or other online activity from the account is not endorsed by the RCMP or any other law enforcement agency.

Police are warning the public this scam may involve one or several people, and the administrators of the page should not be contacted.

Police said when they need to contact the public, they will always send out a media release. Copies of these statements can be found at woodbuffalorcmp.ca.

To file a police complaint regarding internet scams or any other fraudulent scams, please contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040. You can also contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501 to file a report.

Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at tipsubmit.com.